Nutrition

Getting adquate nutrition is an important part of cancer treatment. Eating the right kinds of foods before, during, and after treatment can help one feel better, stay stronger, maximize the benefits of treatment, and decrease the risk of infection.

 

 

 

The basis for a healthy diet during all phases of the cancer experience are these:

• Eat five or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits everyday.
• Choose whole grains in preference to processed or refined grains and sugars.
• Limit consumption of red meats, especially those high in fat and those processed.
• Choose foods that help you maintain a healthful weight.
  

No one can predict exactly how cancer treatment will affect different people and there are many factors involved. For many individuals, however, some side effects of cancer and its treatment make it difficult to eat well.

Below is a list of common side effects. Click on them to review suggestions for maximizing nurtition and lessening troublesome symptoms.

Anemia
Constipation
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Nausea & Vomiting
Poor Appetite
Sore or Dry Mouth
Taste or Smell Alterations
Weight Gain Prevention
Weight Loss Prevention

 

Below is a list of articles found in recent Shepard Lantern Newsletters.

Healthy Drinking
Keeping Your Food on a Curfew...Keeping Your Food Self
Nutrition After Cancer
Smoothies to the Rescue
Staying Hydrated During Treatment
To Soy or Not to Soy
Vegetation Team's Line Up
You Say Tomato

Other articles of intrest.

Recommended Nutrition Reading
What Can Nutrition Do For You?
Guidelines For Patients With Decreased Immunity
Neutropenic Diet
MILKSHAKE RECIPIES!

Check out the American Institute for Cancer Research 'Diet and Cancer' website for more nutrition articles, recommendations and to sign up for e-recipies!